USAID East Africa Trade Hub
Program
Chemonics International, a
U.S. based international development consulting firm, is seeking expatriate and
local experts for an anticipated USAID funded regional trade facilitation
project.
The project will support
national and regional bodies as they collaborate to facilitate intra-regional
trade and improve economic integration.
Expected specific
activities include harmonization of regional trade policies, support to East
Africa Community (EAC), and linking regional suppliers to US markets to take
advantage of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Positions may be
long-term or short-term based in Nairobi with possible frequent travel to East
African states.
We are seeking technical
experts in the following areas:
·
Regional trade policy
·
Transit & customs facilitation
·
Regional trade association capacity building
·
Export-oriented value chain development & competitiveness
·
AGOA-targeted market linkages
Qualifications:
·
Advanced degree in economics, international trade, business
administration, agriculture or related field, with at least eight years of
technical experience
·
Significant technical experience working in East Africa in
private sector development, trade facilitation, or other economic growth
projects
·
Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with various
stakeholders
·
Experience working with international donor funded projects is
preferred
·
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
·
English fluency is required
Application Instructions:
Send electronic submissions
to EastAfricaTradeRecruit@gmail.com by March 15, 2013, indicating area(s) of
expertise in the subject line.
No telephone inquiries,
please.
Finalists will be
contacted.